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May 30, 2007 at 10:03 AM #55543May 30, 2007 at 11:55 AM #55534
NotCranky
ParticipantIn defense of public schools, I would edit past to passed in my diatribe above, if I only could. It is not that I mind screwing up but that one looks rally bad in view of the ribbing I am giving JG!
May 30, 2007 at 11:55 AM #55553ParticipantIn defense of public schools, I would edit past to passed in my diatribe above, if I only could. It is not that I mind screwing up but that one looks rally bad in view of the ribbing I am giving JG!
May 30, 2007 at 12:28 PM #55542uncomfortably numb
ParticipantIt really doesn’t matter which institution you refer to. They all work in concert, so if one is corrupt, they are all corrupt. The point I was attempting to make is that although there are people who are more or less eithical for probably a trillion different reasons, the morality of the society dictates the boundries by which each of us must operate. Unfortunately, the morality of this society is determined by those who are the most unbalanced, and view the purpose of human existance as simply maximising the return on capital investment. Nature, or God, or whatever you wish to call it, will take care of this dysfunction in due time.
LS2008, try not to blame other people. Isn’t it hard enough just to try and take care of ourselves? Who knows, maybe somewhere along the line, a Realtor did something that greatly helped you or a member of your family to be a better person. Try not to confuse a corupt system with bad people. The vast majority of people are simply trying to get by, raise a family, and seek some sort of contentment in life. As you know, this is no easy task, especially in these times of incredible change. Kick back, and have a cold one and think how fortunate you are to be in a position to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
May 30, 2007 at 12:28 PM #55561ParticipantIt really doesn’t matter which institution you refer to. They all work in concert, so if one is corrupt, they are all corrupt. The point I was attempting to make is that although there are people who are more or less eithical for probably a trillion different reasons, the morality of the society dictates the boundries by which each of us must operate. Unfortunately, the morality of this society is determined by those who are the most unbalanced, and view the purpose of human existance as simply maximising the return on capital investment. Nature, or God, or whatever you wish to call it, will take care of this dysfunction in due time.
LS2008, try not to blame other people. Isn’t it hard enough just to try and take care of ourselves? Who knows, maybe somewhere along the line, a Realtor did something that greatly helped you or a member of your family to be a better person. Try not to confuse a corupt system with bad people. The vast majority of people are simply trying to get by, raise a family, and seek some sort of contentment in life. As you know, this is no easy task, especially in these times of incredible change. Kick back, and have a cold one and think how fortunate you are to be in a position to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
May 30, 2007 at 12:51 PM #55544ParticipantNumb , Your eloquent commentary packs enough condemnation against our society to start a revolution yet you recommend kicking back and drinking a beer. I get sad visuals of Ghandi getting drunk.
May 30, 2007 at 12:51 PM #55562ParticipantNumb , Your eloquent commentary packs enough condemnation against our society to start a revolution yet you recommend kicking back and drinking a beer. I get sad visuals of Ghandi getting drunk.
May 30, 2007 at 1:06 PM #55548ParticipantActually, the revolution has been underway for the past fifty years. And, as is always the case, the seeds of the succeeding revolution are planted simultaneously. You are watching (and participating in) the counter-revolution as we speak! Just think about what’s going on in the world right now. Hang on tight my friend, it’s going to be one hell of a ride.
On the other hand, none of it really exists anyway :).
“Impermanence is swift”
Huang Po d850ADMay 30, 2007 at 1:06 PM #55566ParticipantActually, the revolution has been underway for the past fifty years. And, as is always the case, the seeds of the succeeding revolution are planted simultaneously. You are watching (and participating in) the counter-revolution as we speak! Just think about what’s going on in the world right now. Hang on tight my friend, it’s going to be one hell of a ride.
On the other hand, none of it really exists anyway :).
“Impermanence is swift”
Huang Po d850ADMay 30, 2007 at 1:07 PM #55550Anonymous
GuestRustico, like you, I want better for my children. I spent three years in parochial schools and the rest in public schools, and, comparing the two, said ‘Never’ to public schools for my kids.
sdr, I spent my first seven years of life in South Philly (I’m half Italian). I went to school through second grade at St. Monica’s. We had kind nuns who were happy to rap your knuckles with a ruler if you misbehaved. Just what boys need: kindness with discipline.
May 30, 2007 at 1:07 PM #55568GuestRustico, like you, I want better for my children. I spent three years in parochial schools and the rest in public schools, and, comparing the two, said ‘Never’ to public schools for my kids.
sdr, I spent my first seven years of life in South Philly (I’m half Italian). I went to school through second grade at St. Monica’s. We had kind nuns who were happy to rap your knuckles with a ruler if you misbehaved. Just what boys need: kindness with discipline.
May 30, 2007 at 10:36 PM #55646sdrealtor
ParticipantYo JG!
Pat’s or Geno’s? Wid or Widout? Your feelings toward public schools make sense coming from a South Philly Goomba;) Philly schools have long been aweful and most of the kids from minority (you should know what I mean by that) families depend on the Catholic schools for a decent education.sdr
May 30, 2007 at 10:36 PM #55665ParticipantYo JG!
Pat’s or Geno’s? Wid or Widout? Your feelings toward public schools make sense coming from a South Philly Goomba;) Philly schools have long been aweful and most of the kids from minority (you should know what I mean by that) families depend on the Catholic schools for a decent education.sdr
May 31, 2007 at 1:52 PM #55758GuestBoth Geno’s and Pat’s!
For what it’s worth, my distate for public schools began in San Diego: my family moved from Philly to San Diego, where I was dropped into Kit Carson Elementary. I was bored out of my gourd, and things only marginally improved when I transferred to Pete Ross Elementary.
We then moved to Austin, and the schools that I attended were good, until busing came around, and poorly behaved folks tromped into our nice schools.
That’s my big beef with public schools: they tolerate and coddle poorly behaved folks instead of kicking them out.
May 31, 2007 at 1:52 PM #55777GuestBoth Geno’s and Pat’s!
For what it’s worth, my distate for public schools began in San Diego: my family moved from Philly to San Diego, where I was dropped into Kit Carson Elementary. I was bored out of my gourd, and things only marginally improved when I transferred to Pete Ross Elementary.
We then moved to Austin, and the schools that I attended were good, until busing came around, and poorly behaved folks tromped into our nice schools.
That’s my big beef with public schools: they tolerate and coddle poorly behaved folks instead of kicking them out.
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